Karan Johar
Known for Production · 66 credits
- Born
- 1972-05-25 (age 54)
- Place of birth
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Also known as
- Κάραν Τζόχαρ · Rahul Kumar Johar · Karan Yash Johar
Biography
Karan Johar often informally referred to as KJo, is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, costume designer, actor and television personality who is primarily known for his work in Hindi films. He is the son of Hiroo Johar and the acclaimed producer Yash Johar.
Johar made his directorial debut with the blockbuster romance Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), which earned him the Filmfare Awards for Best Director and Best Screenplay. His next two films were the ensemble dramas Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), which were both very successful in the overseas market. His counter-terrorism drama My Name Is Khan (2010) earned him his second Filmfare Award for Best Director. These, along with the several successful films he has produced under the Dharma Productions banner, have established him as one of the leading director-producers in Hindi cinema.
Known For
TV Shows (40)
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
as Self
Indian Idol
2004
as Self
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
as Self
Koffee with Karan
2004
as Self - Host
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
as Himself
The Great Indian Kapil Show
2024
as Self
Comedy Nights Bachao
2015
as Self
India's Got Talent
2009
as Self / Self - Judge
The Ba***ds of Bollywood
2025
as Karan Johar
Kaun Banega Crorepati
2000
as Self
Bigg Boss OTT
2021
BFFs with Vogue
2016
as Self
The Romantics
2023
as Self
Dance Deewane
2018
as Himself
The Roshans
2025
as Self
Angry Young Men
2024
as Self
Will Smith's Bucket List
2019
as Himself
Filmfare Awards
1954
as Host
Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives
2020
as Self
Oye! It's Friday!
2008
as Himself
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
2006
Aapka Apna Zakir
2024
as Self
Yaaron Ki Baraat
2016
as Self
Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle
2025
as Self
Dil Hai Hindustani
2017
as Judge
TED Talks India
2017
as Self
Tere Mere Beach Mein
2009
as Himself
One Mic Stand
2019
as Himself
Social Media Star With Janice Sequeira
2019
as Himself
The Traitors
2025
as Self - Host
First Act
2023
Moving In With Malaika
2022
as Self
India's Most Desirable
2011
as Himself
Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan
2022
as Self - Judge
Pitch To Get Rich
2025
Star vs Food
2021
as Himself
Zee Cine Awards
1998
as Host
Titu Talks
2018
as Karan Johar
India’s Next Superstars
2018
as Himself - Judge
What the Love! with Karan Johar
2020
as Host
Movies (26)
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995
as Rocky, Raj's friend
Om Shanti Om
2007
as Self - Host
Kal Ho Naa Ho
2003
as Jenny's Restaurant Customer (uncredited)
Simmba
2018
as Cameo Appearance (uncredited)
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
2006
as Guest Appearance (uncredited)
Salaam-e-Ishq
2007
as Himself (Voice Over)
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari
2025
as Self
Luck by Chance
2009
as Self
Good Newwz
2019
as Special Appearance in "Chandigarh Mein" Song
Fashion
2008
as Himself (Cameo)
Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust
2024
as The Announcer (voice)
Alag
2006
as Special Appearance in "Sabse Alag" Song
Hasee Toh Phasee
2014
as Special Appearance
Shaandaar
2015
as Karan Johar
C Kkompany
2008
as Special Appearance
Shamitabh
2015
as Self
Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai
2010
as Himself
Modern Masters: SS Rajamouli
2024
as Self
Bombay Velvet
2015
as Kaizad Khambatta
The Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan
2005
as Self
Home Delivery
2005
as Himself (uncredited)
Cinema Asia: India
2007
as Self
Welcome to New York
2018
as Karan/Arjun
Galatta Plus Mega Pan India Roundtable 2023
2024
Searching for Sheela
2021
as Self
All India Bakchod Knockout
2015
as Self
About Karan Johar
Karan Johar often informally referred to as KJo, is an Indian film director, producer, screenwriter, costume designer, actor and television personality who is primarily known for his work in Hindi films. He is the son of Hiroo Johar and the acclaimed producer Yash Johar. Johar made his directorial debut with the blockbuster romance Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), which earned him the Filmfare Awards for Best Director and Best Screenplay. His next two films were the ensemble dramas Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) and Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)… With 66 credits spanning from 1954 to 2025, Karan Johar has appeared in 26 films and 40 TV shows.
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Most Popular Karan Johar Movies
- Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) — as Rocky, Raj's friend
- Om Shanti Om (2007) — as Self - Host
- Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) — as Jenny's Restaurant Customer (uncredited)
- Simmba (2018) — as Cameo Appearance (uncredited)
- Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) — as Guest Appearance (uncredited)
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